Indiana University Athletics
McKay, Canadian National Team Slips to Serbia & Montenegro
8/16/2005 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Aug. 16, 2005
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.-- Junior center Sarah McKay and the Canadian Women's Basketball team dropped a 77-55 decision to Serbia & Montenegro on Monday, which officially eliminated the squad from medal contention at the 23rd World University Games. McKay had one point and two rebounds in the loss.
Canada ends round-robin play in pool D with a 2-2 record, good for third place behind Serbia & Montenegro (4-0) and Chinese Taipei (3-1). The red & white will now play for positions 9-16 starting on Tuesday.
"We were in a tough pool, no question about it," said head coach Stu Julius. "I don't think there is any doubt the two teams that beat us (Serbia and Chinese Taipei) are among the best in the tournament."
Canada lost to Chinese Taipei 71-56 in the tourney opener.
Canada was trailing 16-12 after the opening quarter, and 27-21 with three minutes to go before the halftime break. The Europeans then went on a 7-0 run, and guard Danijela Rizvic hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to put the score at 37-23 after 20 minutes. Serbia & Montenegro continued to press in the third, increasing its lead to 63-37 by the end of he period.
Canada came back to within 16 points at 66-50 with 3:50 remaining in the contest but couldn't get closer.
Dismal shooting hurt the Canadians on the day as they were good on only 29 percent of their shots (17-of-57), including 22 percent (8-of-35) in the first half.
